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for a density range of two—four units per acre have a base density of two units per acre; while the high end of the density range is not <br /> guaranteed,the city council at its discretion may allow development at a final density of up to four units per acre through the performance bonus <br /> process. <br /> (Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1,1-11-2010) <br /> Sec.78-1637.-Performance bonus requirements. <br /> Within the urban density area, developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going above and beyond the Basic <br /> Conservation Design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combination of development enhancements that not only preserve but <br /> improve the natural characteristics of the property or preserve and enhance existing landmarks,the developer shall become eligible for a density <br /> bonus.The extent of such density bonus shali be determined by the city council. Development enhancements include but are not necessarily <br /> limited to the following: <br /> (1) Reforestation beyond existing woodland limits; <br /> (2) Water quality improvements; <br /> (3) improvements in ecological grade of existing communities; � <br /> (4) Upgrading of edge buffering to maximum,ortunneled,character;and <br /> (5) Major preservation or enhancement of existing landmarks. <br /> (Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1,1-11-2010) <br /> DIVISION 4.-LONG-TERM PRESERVATION <br /> Sec.78-1638.-Preservation requirements. <br /> The developer shall establish and implement measures that will ensure the preservation and maintenance of those elements of the ' <br /> development that are determined to require long-term or permanent protection from development or misuse.Such measures may include but <br /> are not limited to:conservation easements;deed restrictions; private covenants;transfer of ownership to agencies such as the Minnesota Land <br /> Trust or the Nature Conservancy,or to the city via dedication,etc. <br /> (Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1,1-11-2010) <br /> Sec.78-1639.-Buyer education. � <br /> The developer shall establish covenants documenting the elements of the development to be protected and how they are to be protected, <br /> and shall estabiish a defined program for education of the initial purchasers of lots within the development as to the limitations that affect future <br /> use of the property. <br /> (Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1,1-11-2010) <br /> DIVISION 5.-RESOURCES ' <br /> Sec.78-1640.-Resources. <br /> The primary references for facilitating the conservation design process include the following: <br /> • Orono Rural Oasis Study(DSU,2005). <br /> • 2008-2030 City of Orono Community Management Plan,Chapter 3A—Environmental Protection Plan(City of Orono,2009). <br /> • Orono Natural Resources Inventory (Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services/Bonestroo Natural Resources Group, <br /> 2006). <br /> • Minnesota Land Cover Classification System(MLCCS). <br /> (Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1,1-11-2010)\ <br /> Page 4 <br />